The journey is as important as the destination

Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.

Upcoming Hikes

Ferncliffe Nature Reserve

The morning hike which we can call The Bat Cave hike is 6kms with an altitude gain of 300 meters. The afternoon hike which we can call The Hilton View hike is 4kms with an
30 May 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Graham
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 6 -10 km
Cost: R50 Donation

KWAWULA GAME ESTATE, Karkloof

A lovely tour of this estate, along paths in an undulating grassland and indigenous forest landscape, with the added attraction of seeing a wide range of antelope. We will have lunch at a lovely tranquil
31 May 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Carol
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 8km

Christmas in June – MEANDER HUT

Why wait for Christmas? Join me on this winter hike to Meander Hut, a moderate walk in with a scenic walk back to the camp. Bunk beds in shared rooms, toilets and even showers. Please
6 June 2026
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7 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: Nil
Distance: 13.2km Total
Cost: 150pppn

CYPRUS CAVE – MKHOMAZI day hike

Lovely, isolated reserve. First part, after crossing a stream, is a fairly steep climb until you reach a plateau for a while with lovely views. This is followed by a gradual descent to the cave
7 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 10kms
Cost: R80pp

FOUNTAINHILL ESTATE – REICHE TRAIL

Day hike in the nature reserve with game viewing, bird watching and a view of the falls from the bottom. Walk along the top of the gorge with lovely views towards Albert Falls dam.
14 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Libby
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12/14 kms
Cost: TBA

More Karkloof Country Club trails

Following the 21km trail running route and then branching off on various trails that not many people cover on foot.
20 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12 to 14km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others
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